Advice+for+new+CRSs+and+LMSs

Advice for new CRSs and LMSs [|Edit] Jusell, Ashby, Youssef, Filz, Montgomery, Troia, Louk, Orr x2 Don't try to learn everything the first year. Try to find a mentor who is in close proximity to your school. Make friends with your LMA, bookkeeper, DSS and custodial staff. Make the library and lab a place where teachers and students feel welcome and respected. Create a teacher recomendation folder or suggestion box for books, videos, dvds, film strips For lesson ideas, check the CRS/LMS sharepoint site Join professional associations and attend conferences

From a previous group: Use CRS/LMS manual Email people in your group, someone is always ready and willing to help Don't be afraid to ask questions..

From Orr (x2), Kris, Network whenever you can! Don't reinvent the wheel! Use the sharepoint site. Ask for help. Teach the faculty/staff to send an email when they need help with something. Don't take on extra duties, supplemental positions your first year if possible. Don't be afraid to be yourself - you can't be the same person you replaced. Establish resonable boundaries early. Don't be afraid to say no.